BBQ Cheddar Bacon Bombs (Printable Version)
Tiny beef bites bursting with cheddar, wrapped in bacon, brushed with BBQ, and perfect for passing around to friends.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meat Mixture
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450 grams ground beef
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60 grams fine breadcrumbs
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1 large egg
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1 teaspoon sea salt
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0.5 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
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0.5 teaspoon pure garlic powder
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0.5 teaspoon onion powder
→ Filling and Exterior
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60 grams shredded sharp cheddar cheese
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8 slices thick-cut beef bacon
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60 milliliters barbecue sauce
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Preheat the oven to 190°C.
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In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder using clean hands until the mixture is uniform and smooth.
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Divide the beef mixture into eight equal portions. Flatten each portion in your palm and place a portion of shredded cheddar cheese in the center, wrapping the meat tightly around the cheese to enclose and seal.
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Gently stretch each slice of beef bacon and wrap it around each stuffed beef ball, tucking the ends underneath to secure.
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the bacon-wrapped bombs seam side down and brush each evenly with barbecue sauce.
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Bake for 25–30 minutes or until the bacon is crisp and a thermometer inserted at the center shows 71°C. Halfway through baking, brush with additional barbecue sauce for a richer glaze.
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Allow the bombs to rest for five minutes after baking to let the cheese set, then serve hot. Offer extra barbecue sauce on the side if desired.
# Additional Notes:
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For best results, use thick-cut bacon and ensure the internal temperature reaches 71°C before serving.
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Brushing more barbecue sauce halfway through baking intensifies the glaze.